Yes, significantly.
An accident with possible injuries and death. If you have an accident while texting and someone dies as a result of this you can be charged with negligent homicide and if convicted go to jail for a long time.
Texting and talking on the phone are distractions for drivers. Most driving environments require a drivers undivided attention.Added: More and more localities are passing, or have already passed, laws making this activity illegal in their municipalities, and several state legislatures are also considering legislation that would be effective state-wide.
they look or stare at you when they are talking in their ear or passing notes or texting or you can hear them or you can see them writing or texting on their phone or on a paper
It means : "Stop Talking To Me"
It will have to be texting, since you have to bring away your attention from the road; to the phone to text message. Still, talking and texting on your phone is dangerous and could result in fatal damage towards your life and your car.
the most causes for car accidents is texting or on your cellular phones which is obviously against the law so texting while driving can cause a serious accident or a trip to down town. by amere lavilette
by texting,or talking on the phone
When texting language isn't enough.
talking,games,web,texting,and videos
The probability of getting into a car accident while texting is significantly higher compared to driving without distractions. Studies have shown that texting while driving increases the risk of accidents by at least six times. It is safest to avoid texting while driving altogether to minimize the risk of accidents.
Texting while driving, calling, not paying attention, etc.
Currently the research is based on total cell phone use which includes talking and texting. According to published reports 28% of automobile accidents are caused by drivers who are talking or texting on cell phones.